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SABRACENIA. A genus of very curious half-hardy 
herbaceous perennials, remarkable especially for its 
odd pitcher-shaped leaves. They require to be grown 
in a moderately cool house where a moist and close at- 
mosphere is maintained, and should be potted in flbrous 
peat and sphagnum, with suflftcient drainage to prevent 
any souring from the large quantity of water neces- 
sarily supplied while the plants are making their 
growth. The roots should not be allowed to ever be- 
come dry. 
S. Atkinsoniana. A very distinct form, between S. 
fiava and S. -purp^irea. SI. 50 to S3.50. 
S. CourtU- -A- magnificent new hybrid, of remarkably 
distinct character; beautifully coloi-ed, and of good 
habit. $5. 
S. Drummondii. This is a tall growing variety with 
beautifully colored tall upright pitchers, and with 
highly colored large flowers. Requires a greenhouse 
temperature and plenty of water ; is best grown in peat 
and moss, with plenty of good drainage. $1 to $1.50. 
S. Drummondi alba. $1 to $1.50. 
S. flava. Varieties with white or pale yellow pitch- 
ers. *1 to $1.50. 
S. exculta. An erect growing hybrid between S. atro- 
purpurea and S. D7-ummondil. $2. 
S. illustrata. A very beautiful hybrid between S. Jlava 
and S. SUvemii. $1.50 to $3. 
S. Madisoniana. $1 to $1.75. 
S. Mitchelliana. This is an elegant hybrid between L. 
DrummondU rubra and purpurea. $1.50 to $3. 
SABKACENIA Moorei. Tall, strong grower, witU 
large fragrant flowers. 
S. purpurea. The common North American " side sad 
die flower" or pitcher plant; makes a splendid table 
plant when properly established for that purpose. 50c. . 
S. psittacina. $1.50 to $i.50. 
S. rubra. $1 to $2. 
8. Swaniana. A very fine hybrid between S. variolarU 
and S. i)urpHrea. $1.50 to $-i..50. 
S. Tolliana. $1.25 to $3. 
S. variolaris. A form with very dark colored leaves 
and green flowers. $1 to .$3. 
CEPHALOTUS foUicularis. (The Australian 
Pitcher Plant. ) Is of extreme beauty and of exceeding 
dwarf habit. The small white flowers are borne on an 
erect scape. The leaves are the remarkable feature, 
some being upright, some in a peculiar pitcher form. 
We have a good stock of this exquisite and i-are plant, 
in splendid condition, and of most vigorous cultivation. 
$3..50 to .$5. 
DABUNGTONIA Calif omica. A very interesting 
plant of low growth, with small upright pitchers of 
green color, striped brown; they are entirely distinct 
from any other form of pitcher plant, and are admired 
in any collection. $1.50 to $2.50. 
DIONaiA muscipula. The well-known "Venus' Ply 
Trap." This most interesting and really wonderful 
little plant exhibits more than ordinary plant life, for 
when touched in certain places it will respond promptly 
by closing its wing-like claws. 50 cts. to $1. 
